The Indy Eleven Coaches Show returns for 2026! Head Coach Sean McAuley joins Grant Shoulders to talk about everything Indy Eleven throughout the upcoming season.
Segment 1 (0:00-2:15) The Indy Eleven look to roll on after a 1-1 draw last Saturday against Louden United FC. They plan to do that tonight against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at home for Fan Appreciation Night. If you're not busy, feel free to come in for a great match and some free goodies.
Segment (5:15-16:57) Greg Rakestraw is joined by Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley ahead of tonight's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. The Rowdies will be a tough opponent and have been at the top of the Eastern Conference for a large portion of the season, Coach McAuley breaks down the team's mindset going into tonight.
Segment 3 (19:57-34:39) Todd Yeagley, head coach of the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers soccer team joins the show. Todd explains what helped bring them to this point, and how changes in NIL and the Transfer Portal has changed his team-building strategy throughout the years. He also discusses how the new five-year rule for student-athletes plays into these processes.
Segment 4 (37:39-50:23) Greg is joined by Kickbase's Favian Renkel. He and Greg discuss the success of the MLS NEXT Academy system and how it plays into the future of the United States Men's National Team as well as soccer stars coming out of the United States.
Segment 5 (53:23-57:17) Manager of Camps for the Indy Eleven joins the show to discuss the opportunity for youth soccer camps during fall break.
3 Oct 2026
Soccer Saturday – October 3, 2026
Segment 1 (0:00-2:56) Greg Rakestraw begins today's show as the Indy Eleven are on the outside looking into the playoffs.
Segment (5:56-17:13) Greg Rakestraw is joined by Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley. They discuss how the team is feeling at this point in the season, and if they can build any momentum towards a playoff spot.
Segment 3 (20:13-26:07) We head from team captain Aodhan Quinn following Wednesday's loss to Rhode Island FC. He explains what it is like to lose two starters to injury close to kickoff and how to overcome it.
Segment 4 (29:07-43:40) Greg Rakestraw is joined by Jason Davis from Sirius XM FC. They talk about the international friendlies and how they play into the next World Cup. They discuss the roster for the US Men's National Team and how Christian Pulisic can make his way back into the fold. They also talk about Manchester City and the guilty verdict in the Premier League rule case. What changes need to be made internally?
Segment 5 (43:40-56:22) Host Greg Rakestraw closes out the show by continuing the discussion on the USMNT. When does he want to see Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie make their returns. He also revisits the situation with Manchester City and their financial controversy.
26 Sept 2026
Soccer Saturday - 9/26/26
Segment 1 (0:00-3:09) Greg Rakestraw opens the show by previewing the show and the match ahead this weekend. He talks about where they stand in the playoff standings and what needs to be done to make the postseason.
Segment 2 (6:09-17:15) During this segment, the Head Coach of the Indy Eleven Sean McAuley joins the show for this weekly segment. Coach McAuley recaps last week's match in a 1-0 loss to Oakland. He talks about where he thinks they stand as they sit inside the playoff bubble with six matches to go. Greg gives a Standings update heading into the weekend and this weekend's schedule of matches.
Segment 3 (20:15-29:32) In this segment, Jack Blake and Nabi Kibunguchy join the show via the postgame show from the 1-0 loss against Oakland on Sunday. They talk about the tough loss, but need to put it behind them and move forward. Nabi talks about how much he is enjoying Indy. He talks about the team's mindset moving forward as the playoff push continues.
Segment 4 (32:32-44:21) For this segment, Marian University Head Soccer Coach James Jenkins joins the show to talk about how the Knights season is going to this point. He talks about his star players to this point as Conference Play begins. He talks about 18 countries that represent the roster for Marian and how international the team and league are. He talks about the difficulty of the Crossroads League play as that kicks off this weekend.
Segment 5 (47:21-56:53) To close the show for this week, Greg previews the match later tonight and where to get tickets. Greg also talks about the US Men's National Team Friendlies upcoming during this international break. He also gets into Premier League as the season got underway last month and where that table stands at this point. He ends the show with Wrexham talk and where they stand in the Championship table.
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Sean McAuley
Kian Williams
Noble Okello
Anthony Herbert
Alejandro Mitrano
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